The fight between Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis took place on June 8, 2002, at The Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. It was a highly anticipated boxing match between two heavyweight champions.
Mike Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight champion known for his ferocious punching power and aggressive fighting style, was attempting to regain the title he lost years earlier. Lennox Lewis, a British boxer and Olympic gold medalist, held multiple heavyweight titles at the time and was considered one of the best heavyweight fighters of his era.
The fight itself was a major event in the boxing world, drawing significant attention and generating substantial revenue. However, the actual bout was relatively one-sided. Lennox Lewis dominated Tyson throughout the fight, using his superior size, reach, and technical skills to control the action.
In the eighth round, Lewis landed a powerful right hand that staggered Tyson, and shortly after, he delivered a series of punches that sent Tyson to the canvas. Tyson struggled to get up and beat the referee's count, but he was clearly in no condition to continue, leading to the referee stopping the fight and declaring Lennox Lewis the winner by knockout.
The victory solidified Lennox Lewis's status as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of his time, while it marked a significant setback for Mike Tyson's career. The bout remains one of the most memorable and talked-about fights in boxing history.
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